2007 Press Releases
Launch of three new China Programmes at University College Cork (UCC)
UCC today (28 March 2007) announced the launch of three new
China related programmes: Bachelor in Commerce (International) with
Chinese; Higher Diploma in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Business,
and Master of Arts Contemporary Chinese Culture and Business.
UCC Registrar and Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Professor Paul Giller, launching these
new programmes said "China, the emerging economic superpower of
the twenty-first century, has attracted the attention of Ireland and of
UCC. Over the past 4-5 years, we have established academic links with
Chinese universities that have led to a rapid increase in the number of
Chinese students studying at UCC. The goal of these new programmes,
together with the BA programme in Chinese Studies, is to promote mutual
understanding and respect between the Irish and the Chinese; and to
produce Irish business-people, politicians, diplomats, educators and
researchers with expertise on China for intercultural, and for Irish
economic, development."
The Institute of Chinese Studies at UCC was established in June 2006 in
response to the growing demand for graduates with an understanding of
modern China. Professor Fan Hong, Director of the Institute,
explained "The original idea of the Institute was developed by the
Irish Government in acknowledgement of the growing integration of China
with the wider world, coupled with a strong desire for Ireland to play
a leading role in this process. With the establishment of these new
programmes, UCC is set to become a leading centre for high-profile
teaching and research in contemporary China."
A Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies programme commenced in September
2006 and has currently 44 Irish and European students.
Applications are now invited for the Bachelor of Commerce
(International) with Chinese Studies, Higher Diploma in Contemporary
Chinese Business and Culture, and Master of Arts Contemporary Chinese
Business and Culture.
The launch of the new programmes takes place today (28 March 2007) at 1.00pm in the Lewis Glucksman Gallery, UCC.
For further inquiries about Chinese Studies at UCC, or the Institute's
research interests and consultancy, please contact Professor Fan Hong
(F.Hong@ucc.ie) or the Office of the Faculty of Commerce and Office of
College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences at UCC.
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